Jumping Spider

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13 replies

Posted by Matt Cole on October 5, 2008 at 2:56 PM

A tiny Jumping Spider. For some reason this image reminds me of Oliver Twist asking 'please sir, can I have some more?'. Probably just me

Canon 30D with MPE-65 macro lens (at around 3:1 magnification).

f9, 1/160, ISO 100, diffused Speedlight on side bracket.

A larger version is available here.

All C+C appreciated.

Matt

Posted by Dave Bartlett on October 5, 2008 at 3:23 PM

Yes, it does have a certain 'begging' quality ... if you like spiders that is !! The eyes are great.

Dave

Posted by John Robinson on October 5, 2008 at 3:25 PM

Superb Matt.!
Looks like the lights on a mod scooter!!

John

Posted by Magnus Hird on October 5, 2008 at 3:57 PM

That's so cool! Brilliant eyes

Posted by Paula Graham on October 5, 2008 at 5:21 PM

Well done...very good spider shot.

Posted by eric weight on October 6, 2008 at 1:21 AM

Great shot matt. It always makes me wonder how we manage with only two eyes when I see what these sort of creatures have.

Eric

Posted by Tom Smit on October 6, 2008 at 2:20 AM

Great shot.

Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on October 6, 2008 at 3:43 AM

What a creep! But a very good shot

Posted by PhilH on October 6, 2008 at 3:57 AM

Nice one... sharp where it matters... a little tight for me, but that is personal and not a nit...

Posted by Andy Astbury on October 6, 2008 at 1:14 PM

Another shot that reminds me of the wife - she's got eyes bloomin' everywhere

Ditto above, another fine macro image Matt

Posted by Brian McGeough on October 6, 2008 at 1:15 PM

Your getting very good with these macros Matt.

Cheers
Brian

Posted by Dawn Monrose on October 6, 2008 at 1:48 PM

Fantastic detail! Great pose and sharpness too.

Posted by Bertl Menegoni on October 6, 2008 at 1:53 PM

A hammer

they never let me as close like this
did you use a hide

I am a spider fan, big fat compliment Matt

Bertl

Posted by Matt Cole on October 6, 2008 at 3:01 PM

many thanks for the comments.

Bertl, no hide was used

Matt